Together, the suspects are charged with 18 counts of first-degree robbery, and two-counts of first-degree kidnapping.

Crime Stoppers Community Development Director Tony Garrett said his agency offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to arrests in these cases. He said through community tips, the crimes were solved.

The organization released information regarding the July 14 armed robbery of the Chevron station located on U.S. Highway 31N in Prattville.

Two customers and the store clerk were held captive by the suspects while they took cash and cigarettes from the store.

"We had immediate response from the community," Garrett said. "Tips were given to investigators and they did an amazing job of checking every minute amount of information we forwarded their way. I applaud them, but I applaud the community even more for taking a stance and calling 215-STOP before these individuals could strike again."

Garrett said these suspects are accused of robbing businesses in the city of Wetumpka, Elmore County, and Autauga County.

"It was just a matter of time before these criminals would have seriously hurt someone," he said.